Recent content by murrayV9X

To close the saga from my side, I'm now the ex owner of a STX-550 and the new owner of a 2020 Ford Ranger. I just couldn't keep up with the issues and lost all confidence - faith in the Navara. Thanks to all those that replied to the initial thread. Regards Murray

Hi SRicho, Thanks for confirming you see the same vapor from your 550. If additional owners confirm the same, then I'll lean to this being normal. I use a battery hydrometer to empty my catch can. Mounted in the recommended location (read only location), when you unscrew the base you can't...

I agree, doesn't seem normal to me. Although the HPD description of the catch can function states. "The HPD oil air separator has been designed to significantly reduce the oil vapor from the rocker cover breather going into the intake of the turbo" The HPD catch can has a short dip stick as...

Thanks for the quick response. I have fitted a HPD catch can. I get the same steam coming out of the catch can when I remove the catch can dip stick. My mechanic tells me this is normal for the V9X engine.........

Hi Navara Forum. Prior to doing an oil change on my 2014 STX-550 I noticed a lot of vapor coming out of the oil fill point. Not quite what I was expecting. Is this normal? Thanks, Murray.

Thanks for the advice Tony. Hadn't considered a recon job so will investigate further.

Hello, Posting to see if anyone has experience with torque converter servicing/replacement. When towing my 1600Kg caravan I'm experiencing a shudder around 60 to 70Km/h when under load. I'm thinking this is the torque converter engaging and disengaging. Has become a pain and now also happening...